Koola

History of Koola
Koula originates from the game of football but is more a complex and shorter version of "the beautiful game". It is based on Lari's rules. "Lari" being a local football player by the name of Mathew Lari who is believed to have created the original rules for the game, however isnt considered a founding father due to his work being continued by other individuals, who actually pushed the game into physical existance.
The first signs of the game actually being played are of Lithuanian travellers in Britain around 2007.
Name Controversy
The official name of the game is very unclear with founding fathers Rhys Phillips and Geraint Strakis arguing between Koola & Cooler respectively. A poll was launched on facebook where fans were asked to vote for their preferred name of the game, "Koola" proved to be more popular.
Rules
either two bounces or two touches before attempting to score.
Only volleys and headers permitted in the Penalty Box.
Maximum of 4 players outfield and a minimum of one goalkeeper, with sub goalkeepers allowed if available.
If a players shot is caught on the full e.g. without bouncing or is shot wide of the goal they become the goalkeeper, or the sub goalkeeper steps in and is replaced by the player as substitute.

Headers nare exempt from causing a player to become goalkeeper, However if the Goalkeeper catches a header using only one hand, the player who headed the ball then becomes goalkeeper/substitute.
If the ball is returned to any of the outfield players by the goalkeeper they can take a first time shot(One touch, the two touch rule voids) this is the 'One touch off keeper rule'
Each player is permitted two hand-balls, when a player reaches two hand-balls he will become goalkeeper.
'Skanksies'
Skanksies is an optional rule to be called by any participating Koola players During or Before the game commences.
Players much either shout 'Skanksies' or 'No Skanksies' for the rule to be called into play, or voided.
Skanksies is whereas the Keeper or fellow outfield players can purposley chuck/kick the ball at a player causing the ball to bounce wide and result in the player going in goals, or to cause a handball.
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